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How to Deal with Disrespectful Children and Adolescents August 15, 2016 . 16 Comments
If you pay close attention to social media, music messages, and news trends, you’d be forgiven for thinking disrespectful and rude behavior from children and adolescents is on the rise. ... Read More
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Teaching Tolerance: How to Foster Acceptance in Children August 11, 2016 . 9 Comments
In times like these, when intolerance is everywhere you look—from political campaigns to schoolyard bullying to routine traffic stops—you might feel the way so many of the people I ... Read More
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How to Talk to Your Daughter About Her Body and Sexuality August 8, 2016 . 14 Comments
Most mothers likely want their daughters to develop a positive body image and a healthy sexual self-esteem. However, many moms inadvertently act in ways that are counter to this goal, ... Read More
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How to Identify Common Adolescent Mental Health Issues July 11, 2016 . 9 Comments
Given that the transition from adolescence into young adulthood is often marked by normal emotional ups and downs, it can be difficult for parents to identify symptoms of mental health ... Read More
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6 Ways to Help Your Teen Make and Keep Great Friends July 1, 2016 . 55 Comments
Friendship—that close connection with another person which allows us to feel valued and cared for—is vital at any stage of life. The need for love and belonging has long been established ... Read More
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What Happens When Children Don’t Individuate in Adolescence? June 14, 2016 . 9 Comments
I work with a number of anguished parents who are surprised, hurt, and bewildered by changes in the way their adult children behave toward them. They describe relationships filled with ... Read More
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The Insidious Impact of Parental Conflict on Child Behavior June 1, 2016 . 5 Comments
As a family systems therapist, it’s been my experience that when parents bring a child to my office due to acting-out behaviors or social challenges, it usually comes back to the dynamic ... Read More
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How Do I Stop My Son from Picking the Military Over College? May 27, 2016 . 24 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, Our son, who turned 18 last month, is about to graduate from high school. He’s a great kid, an Eagle Scout, and a straight-A student (3.96 grade-point average). ... Read More
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‘Life-Transforming’: Divorce Implications for Adolescents May 17, 2016 . 10 Comments
At an age when human development can be awkward and challenging, a large number of children are additionally burdened with their parents’ divorce and resulting implications. Parental ... Read More
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The Importance of Community Support in Raising Children May 3, 2016 . 7 Comments
When the uniquely challenging task of raising children is supported within the community, it benefits families and society as a whole. Given that communities are made up of diverse families, ... Read More
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7 Ways to Help Your Strong-Willed Gifted Child Thrive April 26, 2016 . 8 Comments
A trait parents of gifted children often struggle with is the incredibly strong will within their sweet and thoughtful child. This trait, an intensity often associated with giftedness, ... Read More
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5 Co-Parenting Tips for Newly Divorced Parents April 21, 2016 . 17 Comments
Any divorcing parent knows that one of the hardest parts of a marital ending is feeling forced to stay connected to someone you don’t particularly want to see or spend time with. Not ... Read More